@jdstucks posted:Dave reversed the print so we could try to make a plaster mold. Unfortunately, our efforts to prevent the plaster from sticking to the mold failed, and the plaster structure split right in half. Back to the drawing board. Fun project regardless.
- Jason
That would be just about perfect if you were planning to weather / age the piers. Good luck, love following your progress.
@Jstewart204 posted:That would be just about perfect if you were planning to weather / age the piers.
Yeah, that was my first thought as well -- heck, it's probably in better condition than half our infrastructure! 
Nice job everybody. Mark, looking good.
Pennsyfan, all of the wiring is on top of the table. Everything is accessible with not too much effort.
obx
I’ve been working on getting everyone from town to the platform and station.
obx
@jdstucks posted:And just like that, track weathering the entire main table is complete! I will film a new YouTube video soon that will highlight the work done and a tutorial on how I went about painting the track.
- Jason
Jason,
Did you manage to film the YouTube video you mentioned?
Bob
Still working on my homestead scene. My friend Steve built some piers out of egg cartons. I really think they look great. What do you guys think.
@SIRT posted:COAL / FUEL YARD FINISHED!
That is a fantastic scene you've created, SIRT! I love the building set up on piers, the sloping dirt and grass drive, the perfect weathering, that backdrop with the road that meshes with the Sinclair truck in the foreground. And the whole thing is so photogenic, compact and full of detail. A lot of work and it shows.
John
@farmerjohn posted:Here's a few pics before the piers were installed. Still some scenery to put in and I'll post some pics when finished
Farmerjohn, I really like those rocks and the decaying house on top of the cliff.
John
@SIRT posted:More stuff...
To list all my favorite things here would take too much space, but the meticulous work with grass on the tracks, the pile of bricks in the demolition, the road surfaces, the arch bridge succumbing to encroaching vegetation in the background, and your choice to include a "Lionelville" shovel in the middle of super-realistic scenes have to be at the top of my list of favorites.
John
I haven't visited the forum in at least a week, so after seeing all of the amazing work here I'm cautiously posting the little thing I've done. I found a 1:48 WW2-era Army "Deuce and a half" truck on the big auction site. I immediately ordered 2 Menards Army tarp-covered load flatcars from Trainz, with the idea of replacing the load on one of them with the Army truck. But while checking for competing prices on the truck I discovered it on Menards' site, so I ordered one there. I know what you may be thinking: If Menards sells the truck by itself, they'll probably offer it on a flatcar. But I only want one of the tarp-covered flatcars that I'd just ordered, so once the truck arrived from Menards, I removed the load from the flatcar and threaded the chains back over the axles and made chocks out of 3/16" balsa. This truck is nice. It comes in a Denver Military box with a nice pictorial insert that would make a good background for a shadow box if one were so inclined. Looks like the cab and truck bed are metal. The tarp cover is very realistic and is removable. Menards will probably offer this flatcar/truck combination by the time the glue finishes drying on these chocks I mounted. But I might have to buy one of theirs too.
Still have some adjusting to do because of bumping and rubbing but it’s close to being done. I put this off for about two yrs. It’s so good to have it near finished.
The Razorback Traction Company is pleased to announce the commencement of "Peacock Premium" service, thanks to the addition of a 253 locomotive courtesy of the RTC's East Coast Acquisition Manager, E.O, Costello, Esq:
Road Manager Norma Bates Kitteh is also pleased with the new motive power:
Rolling stock courtesy of an OGRR Forum member some years back. 
Mitch
I’d like to thank everyone for sharing their progress, excellent work all around.
I started to work on the park scene a little more. I have a ways to go, but I’m making progress. In the first picture, on the right will be horseshoes, and to the left will be volleyball. I will also fill in some more trees. When this scene is complete, I will add the fence to separate the park from the yard.
Andy
I haven't done much lately. Spring and outdoor chores have had me otherwise detained. Since yesterday was a complete washout I was able to spend a little time working on fixing a problem.
Bob
I’ve been working on my turntable indexing system, I’m waiting on a new motor/brake system, and Harmonyards is making me a new shaft collar, it’s only a few more days and it will be working fine… Outdoor chores, yard work, traveling and sightseeing is still taking up our time….Happy Railroading Everyone
@RSJB18 posted:I haven't done much lately. Spring and outdoor chores have had me otherwise detained. Since yesterday was a complete washout I was able to spend a little time working on fixing a problem.
Bob
Thank You Bob, for the great show and tell.
A spotlight tower has been added to Mount Austin at the DRM museum layout...
And my Atlas Shore Fast Line Brill is getting a bit of exercise on the museum's bump and go line...
Both the tower and the trolley were courtesy of E.O. Costello some years back...
Mitch
I think I’m going with balsa to fill in between the rails because of the curves. As you can see, the curves caused a bit more clearance issue than expected. A little paint and pixie dust will fix it .
Coming attractions......when the rain stops and I can paint outside again.....
Peter
Wow! That’s a lot of windows Pitman Division. Is more than one building or a very big one?
obx
@Putnam Division posted:Coming attractions......when the rain stops and I can paint outside again.....
Peter
Same here...that's a sh#$ load of windows. Sure hope spray paint is in order.
Keep us posted Peter.
Bob
@obxtrainman posted:I think I’m going with balsa to fill in between the rails because of the curves. As you can see, the curves caused a bit more clearance issue than expected. A little paint and pixie dust will fix it .
The crossings look great so far. Several pieces of balsa will fill the gaps just fine.
Bob
@obxtrainman posted:Wow! That’s a lot of windows Pitman Division. Is more than one building or a very big one?
obx
Two Korber Apartment Building fronts which I will combine to make one building.....I'll put the fire escapes for later when it it being placed on the layout in its final position.
Peter
Here is the link.......sorry for the extra reply.....for about the past 4 months, if I don't put "pasted text" in a reply before I type anything, Safari will not allow me to paste anything in.....
Those are two windows, side by side...... and, they had to be snipped and sanded before painting....a good activity do do while watching TV.....
It is a great kit and the instructions are excellent.....
Peter
@RSJB18 posted:Same here...that's a sh#$ load of windows. Sure hope spray paint is in order.
Keep us posted Peter.
Bob
Oh yes! Rustoleum and Krylon have become my middle name. I did a similar one of these buildings by hand about 6 years ago. it is harder to control the amount of paint. The "paint puddles" dried and I spent hours with an Exacto knife cutting it out.
You will notice that only the tip of the window is on the tape.....and, notice that the tape is only loosely attached to the board....this "floating" arrangement minimizes "paint puddles' between the window frames.
Peter
@Putnam Division posted:Oh yes! Rustoleum and Krylon have become my middle name. I did a similar one of these buildings by hand about 6 years ago. it is harder to control the amount of paint. The "paint puddles" dried and I spent hours with an Exacto knife cutting it out.
You will notice that only the tip of the window is on the tape.....and, notice that the tape is only loosely attached to the board....this "floating" arrangement minimizes "paint puddles' between the window frames.
Peter
We learn from our mistakes Peter.
Bob
That is a lot of windows, Peter! I don’t like putting the glazing on windows. When I built N-scale buildings, I didn’t even try to put glazing on them. I was never able to see the difference anyway. O scale on the other hand does need it.
In the past few days, I got my Rock Island Motor Transit building and lot installed, and placed my abandoned grain elevator next door.
@Steamfan77 posted:I started to work on the park scene a little more. I have a ways to go, but I’m making progress. In the first picture, on the right will be horseshoes, and to the left will be volleyball. I will also fill in some more trees. When this scene is complete, I will add the fence to separate the park from the yard. Andy
Geez Andy.......I can't tell if that is that a backdrop of trees or it's a bazillion trees thatyou have added !
Really nice park scene. 
Laid track and wired it up. The staging level is close to complete.
You all should know by now I cannot leave stuff alone. After working on the track positioning, I realized I could make this lower yard a bit better and maximize my train storage lengths. I was able to use 2 Ross 0120/096 curves on the outer section of the yard. Other curves switches include 096/072 and 072/054. With the reworking, I had to remove an upper level support section. A replacement support section will go in tomorrow. I ran out of useful curved switches and am thinking about using a straight switch at the bottom left. I'll lose about 24 inches of yard, but the alternative is to wait and order another curved switch. With this last switch I will have a 7 track yard with max length of about 10 feet and minimum about 8 feet. Could not do this without the stacking of the curved switches. Bench is screwed together and level. Track is mostly screwed down and wiring checked. The switches have Tortoise switch motors installed and are controlled by a Berrett Hill controller and Touch Toggles. Hard to see in the photo, the toggles switch green / red. Changing the turnout position is by touching the device and disturbing light source. They are taped behind the yard drawing and attached to the inside of a photo frame. I need to rework the drawing, but installation required zero soldering. Good thing because it took me a while figuring out which toggles went to which turnout. Should have been easy. Blue tape on the track is a reminder to insert insulated pins to be able to power off each of the yard tracks separately.
After troubleshooting the BEEP on Saturday, I ran the wheels of it for an hour or so last night. Nice to be able to run these finally without the fireworks......
Bob
@ScoutingDad Jeff, you know I am a fan of reworking attack scheme! You are smart to do it now and not wait until everything is built like I did! 😮🤕
@RSJB18 Bob, I didn’t know they made a Chessie WM BEEP. I have a BEEP in Western Maryland Fireball scheme. I’m glad the fireworks are gone.
@Mark Boyce posted:@ScoutingDad Jeff, you know I am a fan of reworking attack scheme! You are smart to do it now and not wait until everything is built like I did! 😮🤕
@RSJB18 Bob, I didn’t know they made a Chessie WM BEEP. I have a BEEP in Western Maryland Fireball scheme. I’m glad the fireworks are gone.
It's one of the remakes that were done a while back by Taylor made Trucks. Trainworld had a stack of them in the store one day and I grabbed a couple.
Bob
@p51 posted:I ordered another aerial recon mission over the area:
Paint the roof white so it won’t get bombed. Fans of the greatest train movie ever made will get that, LOL!
@Strap Hanger posted:I’ve been wanting to do this latest project since visiting the Lionel layout in grand central station two years ago. I kept thinking how I’d approach it but the awning was my biggest stumbling block until two weeks ago when I looked over at my wife’s bathroom vanity (I usual consider this area off limits) and noticed a bottle of facial cleanser/soap. It had the perfect dimensions and curve to be a template for an awning. So I asked permission to repurpose this item and proceeded to cut it up. It looked rather good on the one story Ameritowne building that I bought for this project. 18 gauge copper wire and heavy weight fishing line cut appropriately and glued over the bottle template made the perfect awning frame. Heavy overspray with white primer and a decal search over the Internet led me to complete this project this morning. It still needs some more weathering over the decals when they dry, but I’m pretty pleased. I think even Johnny Ramone would be happy.
Here is the photo I tried to copy, which is exactly like the CBGBs I knew from the late 70s -
And here is the Lionel display version in grand central station that started me on this project -
Next up I think I’ll take a stab at Pearl Paint and then Carnegie Deli.
Um, yours is better...
@Bill Swatos posted:Um, yours is better...
Thanks @Bill Swatos. It was a really fun project.
Well, I put the finishing touches (for now) on my first military-themed model train project:
The initial inspiration was an on-line heads-up that Menards was offering a pretty good sale price on its nicely detailed deuce and a half military truck, so I ordered a pair, intending to fill an empty Marx flatcar I'd had laying around for some time. Unfortunately, the trucks were a bit too large to fit both on the flatcar, so I either had to do drastic surgery to stretch the flatcar, or use just one, which is the option I chose. I decided to leave the existing center bracket in place, and by moving the one truck forward, I was able to secure it in place temporarily with a couple of rubber bands. Eventually, I will either build some chocks to hold it in place, or add a few drops of "sticky glue" to the tires -- still thinkin' . . . 
But, that left a big empty spot behind the truck, so to fill it, I cut some scrap styrofoam into 1 X 1 X 2 inch cubes, then cut some scrap hardwood laminate I've had laying around for decades to white glue over the sides of the cubes, then decorated the ends with sections of bamboo coffee stirrers I, err, "liberated" from a local bagel shop, then mixed up a roughly olive drab wash and gave the boxes a good coat. I found one box was about right to fill the space, so I secured it to the bed using black jewelry chain and some old wire through the holes on the edge of the flatcar.
Oh, and the flatcar was missing one axle and two wheels on one truck (and yes, the two trucks don't match since I'd swapped another one in earlier to replace one that was missing entirely!), so I had to take an axle that was in my scrap box and grind it down and taper it a bit on my grinder to fit in the truck. So far, it's working fine, but I may have some more work to do. I also decided not to attempt a repaint at this time, and left the original color and decoration.
Speaking of which, any thoughts on what kind of info or lettering should be on the crate? I downloaded a nice stencil font, but haven't thought of anything clever and/or prototypical to put on a military-themed label for the crate.
Here's another view of the completed flatcar, and one of the "scene of the crime" -- my workbench, still in disarray! On it, you can see some of the other crates, one of the core styrofoam cubes, and the leftover olive drab wash, all amongst the scattered tools!
@Strap Hanger posted:Thanks @Bill Swatos. It was a really fun project.
Strap Hanger Sorry I missed the original post. Really nice job, and the story line how you achieved making that awning is fantastic. takes me back; my youngest son played there several times in the 90s.
@Steve Tyler posted:Speaking of which, any thoughts on what kind of info or lettering should be on the crate? I downloaded a nice stencil font, but haven't thought of anything clever and/or prototypical to put on a military-themed label for the crate.
Something from the Indiana Jones movies, maybe one where the crate contains the Arc of the Covenant...
@Farmall-Joe posted:Something from the Indiana Jones movies, maybe one where the crate contains the Arc of the Covenant...
Steve and Joe, the crate marked for the Wehrmacht or Army Intel is a great idea!! 😄
Possibly “Von Ryan’s Express”
The first time I watched the Express was in a cinema and it’s very memorable.
So, @p51 the B/W are impressive. I’m old enough to have photographed, printed, and produced over a thousand prints in B/W while in school…. So I know enough to be critical. ☺️
I’ve enjoyed your product.
thanks!
Seth
@RSJB18 posted:After troubleshooting the BEEP on Saturday, I ran the wheels of it for an hour or so last night. Nice to be able to run these finally without the fireworks......
Bob
Looks like you had a good time for that hour Bob. 
Seems like you have extinguished the fireworks .
( looks like you could use a couple GRJ'S LED modules in those cabeese .
)
@Dallas Joseph posted:Looks like you had a good time for that hour Bob.
( looks like you could use a couple GRJ'S LED modules in those cabeese .
Thanks Dallas.
I did enjoy myself. Isn't that what it's all about?
I'm actually planning to upgrade the BEEP to led's. I did it with my SantaFe and the holes in the shell fit 3mm led's perfectly. I will use a couple of JST plugs so I can swap the shells at will onto the frame.
The cabeese will wait for another day....
I'm collecting parts for my S2's that I think will be my next project.
Bob
@Steve Tyler posted:Great idea! Perhaps the Wehrmacht inscription (and burn mark!) on one side:"Property of Prof. I. Jones" on another:and "Top Secret/National Archives" on another!
So, here's the final result, so far:
I had to tone down the color of the Wehrmacht logo background a bit (it was too orange in the original JPG), but the "top secret" stencil JPG fit right in as-is, as did the Dr. Jones inscription on the other side (not shown -- sorry, couldn't get a good camera angle), and I was able to trim the self-stick mailing labels I printed them on to fit without having to re-scale. Bottom line: looks good IMHO, and adds a bit of an Easter egg for the Indiana Jones fans! Thanks again to Farmall-Joe for the prompt!
Oh, and I ended up dropping three of the 'spare' crates upright into the back of an empty Menards stake-side truck I'd added to the layout earlier, and another one on the loading dock of the Smith Bros. Appliance & TV Store.
@Steve Tyler posted:So, here's the final result, so far:
I had to tone down the color of the Wehrmacht logo background a bit (it was too orange in the original JPG), but the "top secret" stencil JPG fit right in as-is, as did the Dr. Jones inscription on the other side (not shown -- sorry, couldn't get a good camera angle), and I was able to trim the self-stick mailing labels I printed them on to fit without having to re-scale. Bottom line: looks good IMHO, and adds a bit of an Easter egg for the Indiana Jones fans! Thanks again to Farmall-Joe for the prompt!
It looks great! Glad it worked for you - it just popped into my head the minute i saw the crate in the photo.
@Farmall-Joe posted:Something from the Indiana Jones movies, maybe one where the crate contains the Arc of the Covenant...
@Steve Tyler posted:Well, I put the finishing touches (for now) on my first military-themed model train project:
Speaking of which, any thoughts on what kind of info or lettering should be on the crate? I downloaded a nice stencil font, but haven't thought of anything clever and/or prototypical to put on a military-themed label for the crate.
Here's another view of the completed flatcar, and one of the "scene of the crime" -- my workbench, still in disarray! On it, you can see some of the other crates, one of the core styrofoam cubes, and the leftover olive drab wash, all amongst the scattered tools!
Steve,
Congrats on completing a great project! Every aspect, the flatcar, truck, crate with the stenciling and the chains. So authentic. Could you share the font and where you found it? I’d like to file it away for future use.
@pennsyfan posted:Steve,
Congrats on completing a great project! Every aspect, the flatcar, truck, crate with the stenciling and the chains. So authentic. Could you share the font and where you found it? I’d like to file it away for future use.
Thanks, Bob, it was fun, and came together fairly easily.
As it ended up, I didn't actually use the font I found -- I recycled pic of someone's effort to recreate the movie depictions instead -- but to find it all I did was Google something like "military stencil font", and I found a number of free downloadable font file options. FWIW, the one I selected is called "Stencil Regular", from URW++.
Finished installing/wiring microswitches to disable center rail power adjacent to opening panels and bridges, to prevent loco-on-floor crashes!
@Steve Tyler posted:Thanks, Bob, it was fun, and came together fairly easily.
As it ended up, I didn't actually use the font I found -- I recycled pic of someone's effort to recreate the movie depictions instead -- but to find it all I did was Google something like "military stencil font", and I found a number of free downloadable font file options. FWIW, the one I selected is called "Stencil Regular", from URW++.
And of course as soon as I commit it to print, I ended up using the font to add "EXPLOSIVES" stickers to both ends of the crate, as suggested by another forum member named "Bob"!:
@SIRT posted:
Well, no question now that you have the "bread" to complete all your projects -- we even know the brand! 
@Dallas Joseph posted:Geez Andy.......I can't tell if that is that a backdrop of trees or it's a bazillion trees thatyou have added !
Really nice park scene.
Thanks Dallas! 😁
Andy
Yesterday afternoon, I decided to jury-rig the outside loop with some conventional power..... and, take a train for a 1st full circuit....
Here's a video.....you can tell where the power drops off (there are only two connections and one is on the Mianne Liftgate).
Have a great Wednesday, folks!
Peter
Good afternoon everyone!
Made another miner shack today. It was meant to have the same measurements but some how ended up making it about 1/2” longer. Oh well, still looks good! The one difference between the original and the new one is the skids. I wanted to have at least one shack with skids and the rest without.
I added it to the layout and placed it in the original shack’s spot since it is a little larger. I put them both side by side and it looks good with a train going past.
I will probably make one more shack and call it good for them. I still have to add many more buildings but it’s slowly coming together.
Thanks for reading and have a good one!
@Trainmaster04 posted:Good afternoon everyone! Made another miner shack today.
I added it to the layout and placed it in the original shack’s spot since it is a little larger. I put them both side by side and it looks good with a train going past.
I will probably make one more shack and call it good for them. I still have to add many more buildings but it’s slowly coming together.
Thanks for reading and have a good one!
It would look good with a train going past. 
Perfect scene.
It does go along with those less fortunate ( or lifetime railfaners ) to be living so close to to the rails.
Menard's new Saturn rocket and platform:
Good morning everyone!
Minor update at the mine. Last night I ended up also building a lumber shed. At first, it did not have a closed back but as I slept on it I realized it needed one. Today I added the back panel and made some various sized lumber beams. Now it sits by the track next to the blacksmith.
One more update before I call it good for the week.
As stated in a previous post, I plan on having three miner shacks. Well, that statement is now complete! I made the third shack identical to the last one I built. No skids and open door. Same process as the last one. Floor, walls, roof, and shingles. I placed it away from the other shacks near the water tower. Still on the same side of the tracks but on the other side of the loading platform. These shacks have been great fun building and I’m glad I made them! Definitely a lot cheaper than buying kits. I have graduation this week so I will not have any more time for projects.
Evening Y'all,
For the past week I have been inspired and productive on the reconstruction of the third level. I have 70% of the wiring done. About 80% done laying track. I need 3 or 4 more UCS sections. The additions include three new spurs and a barrel loader. I continue to refine the incline between levels. Having achieved so much, I just ran trains today. It was a good day on Bald Rock Mountain.
Bill
@Odenville Bill posted:Evening Y'all,
For the past week I have been inspired and productive on the reconstruction of the third level. I have 70% of the wiring done. About 80% done laying track. I need 3 or 4 more UCS sections. The additions include three new spurs and a barrel loader. I continue to refine the incline between levels. Having achieved so much, I just ran trains today. It was a good day on Bald Rock Mountain.
Bill
Sure wish I could have seen your video on the Bald Rock Mountain train running today Bill.
Well, I *finally* got the shipment of geese and ducks off the 'Bay, and set to work repainting them. Though nicely detailed, the set featured only domestic geese, which are all white:
I needed Canadian geese, which are very different in coloring:
So, I set to work repainting the geese, my first ever effort at such fine repainting. The results are now temporarily placed in three locations. First, the abandoned hobo camp (with mama and baby bear, and a crow looking on):
Second, below the hikers' campsite, next to the cistern (with more bear cubs, and another crow looking on):
And finally, around the pond and on the pier, along with the (unaltered) ducks and fishermen:
When I'm satisfied with their placement, I'll repaint or cover the bases to help them better blend in with each location.
BTW, if you haven't been following all my earlier posts, I decided to add the geese, crows and bears to give a visual anchor to some of the "camping sounds" that play when my new motion sensor is triggered (the video was shot before I added the abandoned hobo campfire):
@Steve Tyler posted:Well, I *finally* got the shipment of geese and ducks off the 'Bay, and set to work repainting them. Though nicely detailed, the set featured only domestic geese, which are all white:
I needed Canadian geese, which are very different in coloring:
So, I set to work repainting the geese, my first ever effort at such fine repainting. The results are now temporarily placed in three locations. First, the abandoned hobo camp (with mama and baby bear, and a crow looking on):
Second, below the hikers' campsite, next to the cistern (with more bear cubs, and another crow looking on):
And finally, around the pond and on the pier, along with the (unaltered) ducks and fishermen:
When I'm satisfied with their placement, I'll repaint or cover the bases to help them better blend in with each location.
BTW, if you haven't been following all my earlier posts, I decided to add the geese, crows and bears to give a visual anchor to some of the "camping sounds" that play when my new motion sensor is triggered (the video was shot before I added the abandoned hobo campfire):
Nice job Steve. Some might say you’re off your Quackers, but I like it. 
@p51, first of all, your layout is stunning! Secondly, how much do those two items weigh!?!? Thirdly, how did you manage to get to the wall without stepping on your table? Surely you didn't, did you? And last of all, what are the round thingy's on the edge of the table? Switches of some sort?
George
@pennsyfan posted:Nice job Steve. Some might say you’re off your Quackers, but I like it.
Well, that's better than being goosed, I guess . . . [ducking! 
]
@Steve Tyler posted:Well, I *finally* got the shipment of geese and ducks off the 'Bay, and set to work repainting them. Though nicely detailed, the set featured only domestic geese, which are all white. I needed Canadian geese, which are very different in coloring:
So, I set to work repainting the geese, my first ever effort at such fine repainting. The results are now temporarily placed in three locations. First, the abandoned hobo camp (with mama and baby bear, and a crow looking on):
Nice looking diorama Steve.
You have a lot more painting to do for Canada geese.when you get them..........when I see them around here there seems to be a couple dozen together.
@Dallas Joseph posted:Nice looking diorama Steve.
You have a lot more painting to do for Canada geese.when you get them..........when I see them around here there seems to be a couple dozen together.
Thanks, Dallas.
When I started reading your comment, my first thought was, "What did I miss? Jeez, I *did* the flat black on neck, bill and legs, even the tail, then dry brushed the body with leftover olive drab from my "Indy Jones" tribute crate project, then did an olive drab wash to blend it in -- what could I have forgotten??!" After finishing your comment, though, I couldn't agree more -- my wife says that my current exercise program consists of periodically chasing all the "poop factories" off our lawn!
[Speaking of which, I *did* consider modelling their, err, leavings, but I don't think I have enough static grass on hand!]
@Steve Tyler posted:Thanks, Dallas.
[Speaking of which, I *did* consider modelling their, err, leavings, but I don't think I have enough static grass on hand!]
💩
Your pond includes everything I caught while fishing @Steve Tyler, Nice.!
Turtles included. I’ve never witnessed an ugly duckling. Yes the static grass will be a nice addition.
Would enjoy an evening at your pond, or layout with my rod.
thanks
Seth
@GeoPeg posted:@p51, first of all, your layout is stunning! Secondly, how much do those two items weigh!?!? Thirdly, how did you manage to get to the wall without stepping on your table? Surely you didn't, did you? And last of all, what are the round thingy's on the edge of the table? Switches of some sort?
George;
Thanks!
The ALCO plate weighs around 6 pounds, I've not weighed the number plate.
I have a long reach, so hanging the ALCO plate wasn't tough to hang, as the layout is about 2 feet deep there.
Those things are the turnout pulls for the blue point actuators mounted under each turnout, with PVC end caps to protect them.
@Seth Thomas posted:Your pond includes everything I caught while fishing @Steve Tyler, Nice.!
Turtles included. I’ve never witnessed an ugly duckling. Yes the static grass will be a nice addition.
Would enjoy an evening at your pond, or layout with my rod.
Well, Seth, you're welcome to drop a line any time you're in the neighborhood . . . though I wouldn't recommend trying to eat anything you catch! 
Here's a couple more shots. The big rock the angler is on was a souvenir my grandparents brought back from the Petrified Forest nearly a century ago -- it wasn't really the best fit, but makes for a nice story!
@Steve Tyler- Nice job on the feathered friends.....we have TONS of them around us, including at a huge shopping mall right down the road. They are often causing traffic jams as they waddle across the roads.
I like yours the best...... they don't move....legs or bowels.......
Bob
Very nicely done, Steve! I just saw some yesterday.
Eric - Nice work !
Nicely don Eric! That's a project I need to do someday.
Evening everyone, I know a lot of you just got a lot of likes from me and that is because I haven't been here on the forum for the last 2 weeks and there is just to much great work being done by so many folks that it could take a full page to comment on everyone's great work!
I haven't done anything new, but hope to get out to the train room and use the wire diagram that @Mark Boyce made for me to help me wire in my new AIU. It is going to be a slow process and probably a few phone calls to Mark, but I am sure I will get there!
I have one request, besides everyone finding time to have fun with there layouts and trains. Please find time to spend quality time with your family! I have spent the last 2 weeks helping my younger brother that just lost his wife at the young age of 54. don't take things for granted!
God Bless you all!
Fresh cut grass!
Signalwoman...For a simple track plan, that one is fascinating! I like it.
@mike g. posted:Evening everyone, I know a lot of you just got a lot of likes from me and that is because I haven't been here on the forum for the last 2 weeks and there is just to much great work being done by so many folks that it could take a full page to comment on everyone's great work!
I haven't done anything new, but hope to get out to the train room and use the wire diagram that @Mark Boyce made for me to help me wire in my new AIU. It is going to be a slow process and probably a few phone calls to Mark, but I am sure I will get there!
I have one request, besides everyone finding time to have fun with there layouts and trains. Please find time to spend quality time with your family! I have spent the last 2 weeks helping my younger brother that just lost his wife at the young age of 54. don't take things for granted!
God Bless you all!
Sorry for your loss Mike and glad you were able to be there for your brother. It’s going to take him some time.
Jay
@Papa Dave posted:Signalwoman...For a simple track plan, that one is fascinating! I like it.
Thanks! The rear curve and reversing loop will be covered by a second layer up top, leaving the long run in the front exposed. Im also working on a working road system that will parallel the outside track.
@Mike g, it’s good to see you back on this thread, please accept our condolences for your family, your brothers loss of his partner/wife, and you said it, we can’t take tomorrow for granted. We should live today like it could be our last. You’re in our prayers. Now, I’ve been working it get my turntable back in action, finding that my older Hurst stepper motor and brake were defective, and now the new replacement is on my work bench soon to re-installed soon. I have most of the parts here, waiting on a new special made Collar, to connect the motor to the bridge shaft for a more secure hold. The bridge will also get new guard railing similar to our friends CSX Al really nice Millhouse turntables…. There’s so many nice pictures on this thread, great work everyone. Happy Railroading Everyone 
@Signalwoman posted:Fresh cut grass!
All that " Fresh cut grass " ..............I'm guessing there must be a 60 inch zero turn JOHN DEERE in that barn. 
Last time my grandson was over, I told him I would have the lower freight yard operational. It took far longer than I anticipated but I got it "done enough" to please him. This was a surprise to me, but he was excited about the ability to switch cars between the 7 tracks. The smile says everything. Have a pleasant Sunday evening all.
@leapinlarry posted:@Mike g, it’s good to see you back on this thread, please accept our condolences for your family, your brothers loss of his partner/wife, and you said it, we can’t take tomorrow for granted. We should live today like it could be our last. You’re in our prayers.
Prayers for you too from me Mike g .
After seeing these photos Larry sure makes me wish I had room on my layout. Really good looking turntable .
@Dallas Joseph posted:All that " Fresh cut grass " .
Haha, well it's a 60's setting, maybe a Farmall super C with a belly deck. Lotta real-estate lol.
Morning everyone, thank you all for the kind words! It is going to take awhile but I am sure he will be ok.
@Signalwoman, That sure is a lot of grass! I think it looks great, just happy I am not the one that has to mow it! LOL
@leapinlarry Larry it is nice to see your getting everything fixed up on your TT and almost ready to reinstall it!
@ScoutingDad Jeff, you could have just posted the photo and it would have said everything! What a great photo!
Well time for me to do a little wiring, as you all know it is what I love doing most! LOL
I hope you all have a great day and I will check in later!
P.S. I hope you all find time to have fun with your layouts and trains!
Jeff, what a great photograph of your grandson!!
Larry, I’m glad you got a plan on your turntable.
Here is a little ditty I painted and built last week. Our older daughter gave me a Plasticville produce stand. I didn’t glue the roof on, so I can do a little more painting when I get some other colors for the produce. She was happy to see the photograph.
Here's my version of the same kit.
@mike g. posted:Morning everyone, thank you all for the kind words! It is going to take awhile but I am sure he will be ok.
Mike, sorry for your family’s loss. I sure miss a lot when I’m not here every day.
@Papa Dave posted:Here's my version of the same kit.
Yours looks great, Dave!
Populating, not final ofcoure, but looking much more lively.
@Mark Boyce posted:Jeff, what a great photograph of your grandson!!
Larry, I’m glad you got a plan on your turntable.
Here is a little ditty I painted and built last week. Our older daughter gave me a Plasticville produce stand. I didn’t glue the roof on, so I can do a little more painting when I get some other colors for the produce. She was happy to see the photograph.
@Papa Dave posted:Here's my version of the same kit.
Great job, fellows!
Peter
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